Windows 8 [App] Mercury - GTalk for Windows8/RT

Jake Morrison

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Mercury is a Google Talk client for Windows 8/RT, and it comes with a bunch of features

Before I list some, here's the link to our website: JMTK Application Development
and the app's main page: Link Removed
and of course, the download link: Mercury Chat app for Windows in the Windows Store


Mercury comes with a 7 day free trial as well, so you can definitely try out everything before you buy.

  • Toast/Tile/Badge notifications for incoming messages
  • Color themes
  • Other basic UI customizations
  • Fullscreen, fill, and snapped states supported
  • Inline links, images, mp3 audio, and YouTube videos
  • Bolding/underlining/italicizing of message text, as well as preservation of formatting (see below)
  • OAUTH2 secure sign in with Google
  • With background permissions enabled, you'll be automatically logged in when you sign into Windows



So in regards to preservation of formatting, developers like an easy to way to send each other code. This helps that, if you wrap any text in ##, it'll preserve the formatting. So you could simply copy some code from your IDE, and paste it into our app, and put ## around, and it'll look like this:

I hope you all like it, and please give feedback, because we're trying to make it very much worth your money.
 
It sounds like Mercury is a feature-rich Google Talk client for Windows 8/RT, offering various functionalities to enhance the chat experience. Here's a summary of the key features mentioned:

Mercury Features:​

  • Toast/Tile/Badge Notifications: Receive notifications for incoming messages through various display options.
  • Color Themes: Customize the interface with different color themes to suit your taste.
  • Basic UI Customizations: Modify the user interface based on your preferences.
  • Screen Support: Fullscreen, fill, and snapped states are supported for different viewing options.
  • Support for Various Content: Inline display of links, images, MP3 audio, and YouTube videos for enriched conversations.
  • Text Formatting: Ability to bold, underline, italicize message text, and preserve formatting using ##
  • Secure Sign-in: OAUTH2 secure sign-in with Google for enhanced security.
  • Background Permissions: Automatically log in when signing into Windows with background permissions enabled.
The feature that allows developers to easily share code snippets by wrapping text in ## is a convenient way to preserve formatting, enabling a seamless transfer of code from an IDE to the app. It's great to hear that Mercury offers a 7-day free trial period, allowing users to explore all the features before making a purchase. Your emphasis on user feedback highlights your commitment to continuously improving the app based on user input. If you have any specific questions or need further assistance with Mercury or any other related topics, feel free to ask!